Social skills are an important part of all of our lives. Good social skills give us a sense of belonging, of being part of a community. Many children with autism …
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On the Frontline for Zest Care – Emma Douglass
Emma Douglass works on the frontline for Zest Care. As Customer Engagement Coordinator, Emma is out in the field every week meeting with NDIS Participants as their first point of …
In The Spotlight – Mariam Carfi
As Outcomes Facilitator, I work closely with our Family Service and Operational teams to support the Educarers who assist the families to reach their goals. Together with the family, we …
Zest Care Team Member a Finalist in the Blackmores Women + Wellbeing Award!
Jung eun Park’s passion in life is working with children. It’s a joy she brings to her work with Zest Care everyday, which has been recognised by her being a …
In The Spotlight – Kellie Jolliffe
For our ‘In The Spotlight’ piece this month, we will be meeting Kellie, who offers support to both our Educarers and our participant families. What is your job role? As …
Helping Liz Navigate New NDIS Territory
Sydney-sider Liz Green has been living with a disability for 36 years, after a motor-vehicle accident left her a paraplegic at the age of 19. Yet it is only recently …
Empowering Independence with the NDIS
Gaining more independence is often a fundamental goal for people living with a disability. “Independent Living” is itself an established philosophy in the disability sector – a worldwide movement of …
Living with Epilepsy: Get the Facts
March is epilepsy awareness month. We think there’s no better time to shine a light on what this disorder involves and how people living with the condition can manage it. …
Delivering Support for Andrew’s Long-Term Goals
Then at three, Andrew was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. He also has serious hearing loss. These combined issues have made his speech virtually unintelligible to a stranger, leading him to …
Parenting with a Serious Illness
Being diagnosed with a serious illness has an added dimension of worry if you are a parent. While it can be daunting, we live in a community where there are …